Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public university located in Atlanta, Georgia, known for its strong engineering and computing programs, extensive research initiatives, and focus on technological advancement and improving the human condition.
Campus and Locations
Georgia Tech's Atlanta campus spans 400 wooded acres in the heart of Atlanta. In addition to its main campus, Georgia Tech has international campuses in Metz, France, and Shenzhen, China. The campus offers a comfortable, yet stimulating living and learning environment with virtually every amenity close at hand. Georgia Tech has been designated a Gold level Bicycle Friendly University, offering more than 4,000 bike parking spaces, including two secure parking areas.
Academic Programs
Georgia Tech offers more than 130 majors and minors across its various colleges. The institution's engineering and computing colleges are among the largest and highest-ranked in the nation. Georgia Tech also offers professional certificates for active duty service members and veterans, demonstrating its commitment to educational excellence and lifelong learning.
Research and Innovation
Georgia Tech secures nearly $1.3 billion annually in research awards across all six colleges and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). The university's research enterprise encourages multidisciplinary collaboration. Georgia Tech's strategic plan is focused on making a positive impact in the lives of people everywhere by developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.
Student Life and Extracurricular Activities
Georgia Tech has more than 25,000 students and hundreds of clubs and activities. Its NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program is one of the oldest and most renowned in the country. The university also boasts a thriving arts and culture scene that spans from the classroom to the coffeehouse. The Georgia Tech Veterans Resource Center promotes student learning and development for veterans, military, reservist, guard members, and dependents.
Rankings and Recognition
Georgia Tech is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News and World Report and ranks second on Forbes' Public Ivies list. Graduates from Georgia Tech enjoy the second-highest return on investment among public colleges according to Bloomberg. Georgia Tech’s RotorJackets drone racing team finished third at the Collegiate Drone Racing Championship in 2024, showcasing the university’s pioneering spirit and commitment to excellence.